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Android Apps Not Updating? How to Fix Quickly

Issue Description 

Apps remain stuck on “Pending” or fail to update. 

Common Causes 

  • Play Store cache corruption 
  • Low storage 
  • Google account sync issues 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Clear Play Store Cache and Data 

  • Settings → Apps → Play Store 
  • Clear cache & data 

 

Step 2: Restart Phone 

  • Retry updates 

 

Step 3: Check Storage Space 

  • Ensure sufficient free space 

 

Step 4: Remove and Re-add Google Account 

  • Fixes sync-related issues 

Explore Further 

  • Update apps individually 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Keep automatic updates enabled on Wi-Fi.